First Roots Farm

First Roots Farm, swine, Allegan, MI, is a family-run breeder in West Michigan near Grand Rapids. Ian Noyes and Lydia Noyes are registered members of the American Swine Registry, adhere to industry health testing guidelines and maintain detailed breeding records.

Their animals enjoy daily pasture rotation, protected shelter, early socialization with household members, and routinely monitored nutrition plans. The farm operates on a multigenerational homestead model, blending traditional husbandry and careful selection to foster hardy, adaptable animals suited for various small farm environments.

Feedback often highlights clear communication and transparent updates on health checks, growth milestones and individualized care plans for each litter. They provide regular photo and video updates to families awaiting placement and maintain an open approach to answering questions about raising swine. They follow sustainable feeding practices and implement waste management strategies that support environmental stewardship, soil health and animal well-being. Handling each piglet gently from an early age helps build trust and confidence.